The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released its May 2025 report for new equipment sales for Canada and the U.S. Both markets are proving to be a challenging sales environment for manufacturers and agricultural equipment dealers with the U.S. market weaker than the Canadian market overall, compared to the same period in 2024. While U.S.... Read More
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Increased horsepower, improved automation and more technology are three of the key features John Deere is touting with the launch of its new F8 and F9 Series self-propelled forage harvesters. “A higher-quality forage output with more power, more precision and more uptime, that’s the focus of the new forage harvesters for our customers,” says Bergen... Read More
It can be rather tempting to throw in one or two extra things in the spray tank when it's time for a pass — time and fuel is precious, after all. But depending on several factors, adding another product or nutrient to the tank can end up costing way more time in sprayer clean-out if... Read More
John Deere has acquired Sentera, a provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture, and plans to incorporate its camera and aerial scouting technology into the company's service offering. The acquisition of St. Paul, Minnesota-based Sentera will advance the capabilities of Deere's existing technology offerings, says its director of digital software and solutions, Chris Winkler. “Combining... Read More
Spot spray technology is helping one Saskatchewan farmer tackle herbicide resistance, cut costs, and stay committed to sustainable practices — all without sacrificing efficacy. Carl DeConinck Smith farms 13,000 acres in west-central Saskatchewan, seeding cereals, canola, and pulses. Seven years ago, he adopted the WEED-IT system — a chlorophyll-detecting spot spray technology — to maintain... Read More
Canadian sales are a bright light in the April 2025 Ag Tractor & Combine reports released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Including April sales, so far this year Canadian sales of all agricultural tractors have increased 3.4%, while sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors have jumped 46.3% during the same time frame. The month of... Read More
New ownership is looking to breath new life into one of the most well-known snowmobile and ATV manufacturing companies and brands. Arctic Cat has been acquired by former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling and an investment group, as of April 23, 2025. Darling was with the powersport company for 17 years prior to leaving in... Read More
From hoses and wiring, to metering and closing wheels, there's no shortage of system checks pre-seeding or planting. But there's more to do than just check for wear and tear, as leveling and dialing in seeding rates are critical for this most important pass. On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined... Read More
Case IH will use artificial intelligence (AI) to add boundary creation capabilities to its FieldOps program for 2026. The Wisconsin-based machinery manufacturer launched FieldOps last year to deliver an all-in-one operations management solution that it says will empower operators to manage and visualize their fleet at anytime from anywhere. In this report from Commodity Classic... Read More
K-Hart Industries, a Saskatchewan-based manufacturer of no-till seeding equipment, has announced a collaboration with NEXAT, a German-developed, self-driving farm machine that streamlines fieldwork and reduces soil compaction. K-Hart's mission is to support farmers with machines that increase productivity while promoting the long-term sustainability of agriculture, says Arvinder Jabal, CEO of K-Hart Industries in a recent... Read More